as in conserves
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserves
What authoritarian regimes seek to erase, the law preserves.
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Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The resentencing Friday in Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Robert Hawk’s courtroom marked prosecutors’ second attempt to push through an agreement with 61-year-old Erik Chatman that preserves his first-degree murder conviction but drops a special circumstance allegation for torture.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Rotating bras and replacing them periodically preserves long-term support.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The renovation preserves that legacy while layering in modern creature comforts, turning the property into a (functional) homage to mountain history rather than a museum piece.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Another important finding is that the SUPER method preserves the internal quantum spin state of the system.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
At a ceremony on Thursday, historians with Rivers of Steel, a non-profit organization that preserves the region's industrial history, publicly answered for the first time who the Carrie Blast Furnaces were named after.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Still, there may not be a solution that preserves all the benefits of the current system while also guaranteeing higher pay.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Nature preserves around the city provide even more opportunities to explore Central Florida’s landscapes.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The resentencing Friday in Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Robert Hawk’s courtroom marked prosecutors’ second attempt to push through an agreement with 61-year-old Erik Chatman that preserves his first-degree murder conviction but drops a special circumstance allegation for torture.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Rotating bras and replacing them periodically preserves long-term support.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The renovation preserves that legacy while layering in modern creature comforts, turning the property into a (functional) homage to mountain history rather than a museum piece.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Another important finding is that the SUPER method preserves the internal quantum spin state of the system.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
At a ceremony on Thursday, historians with Rivers of Steel, a non-profit organization that preserves the region's industrial history, publicly answered for the first time who the Carrie Blast Furnaces were named after.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Still, there may not be a solution that preserves all the benefits of the current system while also guaranteeing higher pay.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Nature preserves around the city provide even more opportunities to explore Central Florida’s landscapes.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The latter maintains an exuberant push-and-pull between Rushen’s electric piano, bounding with lightness and dexterity, and her classmate Bobby Bryant’s blaring tenor saxophone.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
22 Mar. 2026
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Maryland Matters maintains editorial independence.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Mason Miller did not enter the championship game against Venezuela after getting saves against Canada and the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals and semifinals on Friday and Sunday, respectively.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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For me, March Madness saves college sports for three weeks a year.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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